Om Puri (1950 -2017) was an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films, including East is East and Charlie Wilson's War, and he was the recipient of an honorary OBE.
Known For
The Ghost and the Darkness
(1996)
Abdullah
Gandhi
(1982)
Nahari (uncredited)
Charlie Wilson's War
(2007)
President Zia
Wolf
(1994)
Dr. Vijay Alezais
Don
(2006)
Vishal Malik
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
(2015)
Molana
The Hundred-Foot Journey
(2014)
Papa
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
(2013)
Abu
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Hanif Qureshi
Agneepath
(2012)
Eknath Gaitonde
The Parole Officer
(2001)
George
Rang De Basanti
(2006)
Amanullah Khan
Welcome
(2007)
Narrator (uncredited)
Code 46
(2003)
Bahkland
Don 2
(2011)
Vishal Malik
Chachi 420
(1997)
Banwarilal Pandey
Full Filmography
Acting
Ghashiram Kotwal
(1976)
Ghashiram
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
(1977)
Bhumika
(1977)
The Strange Fate of Arvind Desai
(1978)
Rajan
Shaayad
(1979)
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
(1979)
Sparsh
(1980)
Dubey
Aakrosh
(1980)
Lahanya Bhiku
Chann Pardesi
(1981)
Tulsi
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
(1981)
Madhu
Shodh
(1981)
Surendra
Kalyug
(1981)
Bhavani Pandey
The Deliverance
(1981)
Dukhi
Bhavni Bhavai
(1981)
Maanav Bhagat
Naseeb Ni Balihari
(1982)
Gandhi
(1982)
Nahari (uncredited)
Disco Dancer
(1982)
David Brown
The Victor
(1982)
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
(1983)
Ahuja
Ardh Satya
(1983)
Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
Mandi
(1983)
Ram Gopal
Chokh
(1983)
Jadunath
Arohan
(1983)
Hari Mondal
The Crossing
(1984)
Ramnaresh
Holi
(1984)
Principal Pandey
Duniya
(1984)
Vasudev
Maati Maangey Khoon
(1984)
Durjan Singh
Giddh: The Vulture
(1984)
Raavan
(1984)
Samant (Staiton Master)
Party
(1984)
Avinash
Seepeeyan
(1984)
Gokul
Tarang
(1984)
Namdev
Zamana
(1985)
Shyam
Aghaat
(1985)
Madhav Verma
Nasoor
(1985)
Dr Sunil Gupta
Satyajit Ray
(1985)
Self
Paththar
(1985)
Resham Singh
Debshishu
(1985)
Long Da Lishkara
(1986)
Ditu
Antaheen
(1986)
Genesis
(1986)
The weaver
New Delhi Times
(1986)
Ajay Singh
Marte Dam Tak
(1987)
Daulat / D.K.
Mirch Masala
(1987)
Chowkidar Abu Miya
Susman
(1987)
Puravrutham
(1988)
Raman
Tamas
(1988)
Nathu
Hum Farishte Nahin
(1988)
Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
Ek Hi Maqsad
(1988)
Ilaaka
(1989)
Bheema
Disha
(1990)
Ghayal
(1990)
ACP Joe D’Souza
Narsimha
(1991)
Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
Dharavi
(1991)
Raj Karan Yadav
Sam & Me
(1991)
City of Joy
(1992)
Hazari Pal
Current
(1992)
Velu
Angaar
(1992)
Parvez Hussain
Raat
(1992)
Sharji, the Tantrik
Karm Yodha
(1992)
Sub Inspector Patwardhan
Patang
(1993)
Mathura
Ankuram
(1993)
Maya Memsaab
(1993)
Funeral Attendant
In Custody
(1994)
Deven
Triyacharitra
(1994)
Woh Chokri
(1994)
Purush
(1994)
Wolf
(1994)
Dr. Vijay Alezais
Drohkaal
(1994)
Abhay Singh
Aatank Hi Aatank
(1995)
Sharad Joshi
Tarpan
(1995)
Jassu
Target
(1995)
Brothers in Trouble
(1995)
Hussein Shah
Zakhmi Sipahi
(1995)
Om Chaudhary
Kartavya
(1995)
Ghulam Rasul
Maachis
(1996)
Sanatan
Prem Granth
(1996)
Baliram
Talaashi
(1996)
Ghatak
(1996)
Sachdev
The Ghost and the Darkness
(1996)
Abdullah
Chachi 420
(1997)
Banwarilal Pandey
My Son the Fanatic
(1997)
Parvez
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
(1997)
Insp. Udham Singh
Chupp
(1997)
Keshup
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
(1997)
Jaichand Marwah
Mrityudand
(1997)
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
(1997)
Amar
China Gate
(1998)
Col. Krishnakant Puri
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
(1998)
Inspector Khan
Vinashak
(1998)
Such a Long Journey
(1998)
Ghulam Mohammad
Zor
(1998)
Khoobsurat
(1999)
Dilip Chaudhary
East Is East
(1999)
George Khan
Hey Ram
(2000)
Goel
Ghaath
(2000)
Ajay Pandey
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
(2000)
Bhola Nath
Kurukshetra
(2000)
Hera Pheri
(2000)
Kharak Singh
Kunwara
(2000)
Balraj Singh
Pukar
(2000)
Colonel Hussein
Bollywood Calling
(2001)
Subramaniam
Indian
(2001)
Joginder Singh
The Mystic Masseur
(2001)
Ramlogan
Farz
(2001)
ACP Arjun Singh
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
(2001)
Narrator (voice)
Deewaanapan
(2001)
The Zookeeper
(2001)
The Vet
Happy Now
(2001)
Tin Man
The Parole Officer
(2001)
George
Zahreela
(2001)
Pitaah
(2002)
Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
Ansh
(2002)
Bhagat Pandey
White Teeth
(2002)
Samad
Shararat
(2002)
DCP Bhosle
Murder
(2002)
Akash Gupta
Guru Mahaaguru
(2002)
Crocodile
Dhruva
(2002)
Kranti
(2002)
Colonel Krishnakant
The Wound
(2002)
Inspector Gautam
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
(2002)
Dr.S.Puri
Awara Paagal Deewana
(2002)
Mafia Don
Chor Machaaye Shor
(2002)
DCP Pandey
Kagaar
(2003)
Sub-Inspector Gokhale
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
(2003)
Shyam 'Sam'
Chupke Se
(2003)
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
(2003)
Yashwant Raj Mankotia
Zinda Dil
(2003)
Miss India: The Mystery
(2003)
Inspector Yograj
Dhoop
(2003)
Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
Maqbool
(2003)
Inspector Pandit
Code 46
(2003)
Bahkland
Aan: Men at Work
(2004)
Commissioner Khurana
Dev
(2004)
Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
King of Bollywood
(2004)
Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
Lakshya
(2004)
Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
AK 47
(2004)
Yashwant Sinha
Yuva
(2004)
Prosonjit Bannerjee
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na
(2004)
Mr. Khanna
Kyon Ki...
(2005)
Dr. Khurana
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
Deewane Huye Paagal
(2005)
Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
Kisna
(2005)
Juman Masum Kishti
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
(2005)
Narrator (uncredited)
Chup Chup Ke
(2006)
Prabhat Singh Chauhan
Don
(2006)
Vishal Malik
Baabul
(2006)
Balwant Kapoor
Rang De Basanti
(2006)
Amanullah Khan
Malamaal Weekly
(2006)
Balwant / Ballu
Dosh
(2007)
Inspector Om
Delhii Heights
(2007)
Timmy Kohli
Dhol
(2007)
Dadaji
Charlie Wilson's War
(2007)
President Zia
Welcome
(2007)
Narrator (uncredited)
Fool N Final
(2007)
Bhaiyya
Buddha Mar Gaya
(2007)
Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
Khallas: The Beginning of End
(2007)
Singh Is Kinng
(2008)
Rangeela
Maharathi
(2008)
Lovesongs
(2008)
Mukhbiir
(2008)
S.P. Rathod
Kismat Konnection
(2008)
Sanjeev Gill
Shoot on Sight
(2008)
Junaid
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
(2008)
Madhav Mathur
Bolo Raam
(2009)
Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
Life Goes On
(2009)
Alok
Billu
(2009)
Sahukaar Daamchand
Chal Chala Chal
(2009)
Omkar Nath
Baabarr
(2009)
Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
Kurbaan
(2009)
Naseer Ahmed
Delhi-6
(2009)
Madangopal
London Dreams
(2009)
Mr. Khosla
The Hangman
(2010)
Shiva Sathe
West Is West
(2010)
George Khan
Action Replayy
(2010)
Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
Kushti
(2010)
Road to Sangam
(2010)
Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
Dabangg
(2010)
Kasturilal Vishkarma
Love Express
(2011)
Khadak Singh Bakshi
Teen Thay Bhai
(2011)
Chixie Gill
Kucch Luv Jaisaa
(2011)
Madhu's Father
Don 2
(2011)
Vishal Malik
Agneepath
(2012)
Eknath Gaitonde
Krishna and Kamsa
(2012)
Kans (voice)
Chakravyuh
(2012)
Govind Suryavanshi
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
(2012)
David
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
(2012)
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Hanif Qureshi
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
(2012)
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
(2012)
Chaudhary
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
(2013)
Abu
Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De
(2013)
Sippy's Father
Bhaji in Problem
(2013)
Balli
Policegiri
(2013)
Commissioner
Heartless
(2014)
Dr. Sanjay Trehan
Little Terrors
(2014)
Abdul-Wadood Kamil
Chaar Sahibzaade
(2014)
Narrator
The Hundred-Foot Journey
(2014)
Papa
Dirty Politics
(2015)
Dina Nath Singh
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
(2015)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
(2015)
Molana
Uvaa
(2015)
Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
(2015)
Welcome Back
(2015)
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Phantom
(2015)
Leather Life
(2015)
Trafficker
(2015)
Supreme Court Judge
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
(2016)
Narrator (voice)
Gandhigiri
(2016)
Rai Saheb
Actor in Law
(2016)
Rafaqat Mirza
Ghayal Once Again
(2016)
ACP Joe D'Souza
Warrior Savitri
(2016)
Yamaraj
Aadupuliyattam
(2016)
Muni
Mirzya
(2016)
Abba
Project Marathwada
(2016)
Tukaram
The Silent Crime
(2016)
Tubelight
(2017)
Banne Chacha
Viceroy's House
(2017)
Ali Rahim Noor
A Death in the Gunj
(2017)
O.P Bakshee
The Ghazi Attack
(2017)
Indian Navy Admiral
Load Wedding
(2018)
Raja's Father
Lashtam Pashtam
(2018)
Saleem
The Gandhi Murder
(2019)
T.G.
Gul Makai
(2020)
General Kayani
Rifle Ganj
(2021)